In fact, the state’s vaunted integrated outdoor siren warning system – the largest in the world, with about 400 alarms – was not activated during the fires, according to Hawaii Emergency ...

A storm called Flossie has been forcing schools and government buildings to close across Hawaii. Governor Neil Abercrombie signed an emergency ... storm to a tropical depression, and it continues ...

Hawaii declared a state of emergency Tuesday over hurricane-driven wildfires that have burned down buildings and forced evacuations in recent days. Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke (D) — serving as acting ...